Trending Now - UCLA Women's Basketball Team Mocks Trump Over Championship Trophy
WHO:
Fox News - UCLA women's basketball team members Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Angela Dugalić, and head coach Cori Close.
Fox News - Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
US Magazine - UCLA Bruins women's basketball team.
WHAT:
Fox News - Kimmel stated, "In two weeks you'll hear from him," referring to President Trump, during the interview with the UCLA team.
Fox News - Kimmel suggested that if the team brought the fake trophy to the White House, they could say, "You'll probably get an endowment and you'll be able to keep the real one."
Fox News - Kimmel presented a fake trophy to the UCLA team, stating, "What I want you to do is bring this fake trophy we've made to the White House. He's not going to know."
Fox News - Kimmel suggested that if the team brought the fake trophy to Trump, they could say, "President Trump, we want you to have this," and that he would be "so happy" and might provide an endowment for the team.
Fox News - The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team won their first national championship in program history by defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51.
Fox News - During an interview, Kimmel asked the team if they had received a call from Trump, to which the players responded "no."
Fox News - Kimmel presented a fake trophy to the team, suggesting they take it to the White House if invited.
WHERE:
Fox News - The interview took place on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
Fox News - The championship game was held at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fox News - The UCLA Bruins were honored at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles during a game between the Lakers and Oklahoma Thunder on April 7, 2026.
WHEN:
Fox News - The championship game occurred on April 5, 2026.
Fox News - The interview with the UCLA team aired on April 7, 2026.
WHY:
Fox News - Kimmel's comments were part of a comedic routine, as he aimed to engage the team in a political discussion while referencing Trump's absence in congratulating them.
Fox News - Kimmel's comments were part of a comedic routine, aiming to engage the team in a political discussion.
HOW:
Fox News - Kimmel described the fake trophy as "hardly resembling the NCAA championship trophy" during the segment.
Fox News - Kimmel used humor and a fake trophy as a prop to create a comedic scenario involving Trump, stating, "It's called the old switcheroo."
Fox News - Kimmel used humor and a fake trophy as a prop to create a comedic scenario involving Trump.
(UPDATED April 9, 2026 05:34 UTC)
During an interview with the UCLA team, Kimmel mentioned that in two weeks, audiences can expect to hear from President Trump. He humorously suggested that if the team brought a fake trophy to the White House, they might receive an endowment and be allowed to keep the real one. Kimmel went on to describe the fake trophy as "hardly resembling the NCAA championship trophy."
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 03:51 UTC)
On Fox News, Jimmy Kimmel presented a fake trophy to the UCLA team, jokingly suggesting they bring it to Trump and tell him, "President Trump, we want you to have this," which he claimed would make Trump "so happy" and possibly lead to an endowment for the team. Kimmel's comments were part of a comedic routine aimed at engaging the team in a political discussion while highlighting Trump's absence in congratulating them. Using humor and the fake trophy as a prop, Kimmel referred to the scenario as "the old switcheroo."
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 01:22 UTC)
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history by winning their first national championship, defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks with a score of 79 to 51 on Sunday. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday, the team members humorously noted that they had not received a call from Trump, while Kimmel presented them with a fake trophy, jokingly suggesting they take it to the White House if invited. The Bruins were later honored at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles during a game between the Lakers and Oklahoma Thunder.